Oyster Sauce Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Oyster sauce is a high-sodium condiment, with salt levels often exceeding those found in other common sauces like tomato or chili ketchup .
Because it is used in small quantities as a seasoning, its primary nutritional impact is its contribution to daily sodium intake rather than providing significant vitamins or minerals .
While categorized alongside soy-based condiments in some dietary surveys, oyster sauce is distinct as a seafood-derived product, though it typically contains lower concentrations of the beneficial compounds found in whole fish .
A survey of commercial sauces found that oyster sauce is frequently sold without clear sodium or salt labeling, making it difficult for consumers to track intake compared to other condiments .

Interesting fact

Oyster sauce was invented by accident in 1888 when Lee Kum Sheung left a pot of oyster soup simmering for too long, resulting in a thick, flavorful brown paste.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Sodium

GREAT

SOURCE

Water

kcal per 100g

Protein1.35g

Fat0.25g

Carbs10.9g

Fiber0.30g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.07g

Monounsat0.07g

Saturated0.04g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

PescatarianDairy Free

Sustainability

Moderate

Impact depends on oyster farming practices and the ratio of oyster extract to fillers like cornstarch and sugar.

Confidencelow

Storage

Refrigerate After Opening

3–6 months

Store in an airtight container; quality may decline after 6 months but often usable up to 12 months. [9, 13, 16, 27]

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

For unopened bottles, away from direct sunlight and heat. [9, 13, 16]

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Evaluating the Energy and Core Nutrients of Condiments in China - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

ARTICLE IN PRESS - Nature

[3]www.nature.comnature.com

Sodium content in sauces—a major contributor of sodium intake in Malaysia: a cross-sectional survey - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Sodium Sources and Sodium Reduction Behaviors Among US Adults: NHANES 2017 to 2020 Prepandemic - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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